LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Ann Marie Maglione upon the occasion of
her designation as recipient of the 2011 Silver Bell Award by the Orange
County Mental Health Association

WHEREAS, Individuals who give of their time and energies and serve the
best interests of their communities are an asset beyond remuneration and
cannot be sufficiently extolled; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to acknowledge
outstanding individuals whose professional lives, personal endeavors and
community service are an example and inspiration to their colleagues,
friends, and family; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor Ann
Marie Maglione upon the occasion of her designation as recipient of the
2011 Silver Bell Award by the Orange County Mental Health Association;
this auspicious occasion will be celebrated at the 2011 MHA Silver Bell
Ball, to be held on Saturday, February 5, 2011, at the Round Hill House
in Washingtonville, New York; and
WHEREAS, Born in Rochester, Minnesota, Ann Marie Maglione relocated to
Poughkeepsie, New York, and then moved to Orange County, New York, in
1987 where she was active in her community, serving on several boards in
addition to being the PTA president of her daughters' school; and
WHEREAS, Currently, the Director of the Orange County Office for the
Aging, Ann Marie Maglione joined the Mental Health Association (MHA) in
Orange County in 1994 where for nine years she held a variety of posi-
tions involving community and public relations; she was in charge of
special events and initiated several innovative and successful fundrais-
ing programs that continue to be successful; and
WHEREAS, A staunch advocate for individuals with mental illness and
other disabilities, in 1997 Ann Marie Maglione was appointed to the
Middletown Psychiatric Center Board of Visitors; she became the Center's
Board President and served in this prestigious role until 2006; and
WHEREAS, Joining the staff of the Orange County Executive in 2003, Ann
Marie Maglione became the Director of the Orange County Office of the
Aging in 2010; and
WHEREAS, Residing in Middletown, New York, Ann Marie Maglione is the
loving mother of two daughters, Nicole and Danielle, who are her pride
and joy; and
WHEREAS, Throughout the entire period of her professional and communi-
ty service, a period of constructive involvement, Ann Marie Maglione has
stood constant in dignity, good grace and humor, and has earned the
respect and admiration of her colleagues, family and friends; and
WHEREAS, Rare indeed is the impressive dedication shown by an individ-
ual for the benefit of others which Ann Marie Maglione has displayed
throughout her life; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Ann Marie Maglione upon the occasion of her designation as recipi-
ent of the 2011 Silver Bell Award by the Orange County Mental Health
Association; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Ann Marie Maglione.